Late Afternoon Forecast for February 7

What to Know

Snow has developed across much of Connecticut.

Snow will change to sleet and freezing rain in the afternoon inland.

Snow will change to ice and then quickly to rain at the shore.

Many schools across Connecticut are closed Wednesday and roads are slick across much of the state. The NBC Connecticut meteorologists have been forecasting a wintry mess today that includes snow, freezing rain, and plain rain.

The storm is also affecting air travel. More than a dozen flights scheduled to leave Bradley are canceled and several departures are delayed. Officials said around 35 percent of arriving and departing flights have been canceled. Passengers are advised to check with the airline before heading to the airport.

Take a look at our forecast for precipitation types. Snow will transition to ice throughout portions of northern Connecticut outlined in pink. A prolonged period of icing is possible as a light northern wind allows cold air to be trapped.